The Sage 5 LW is one of my favorite folders, especially within the small pocket knife arena. Can't wait to see what other lock y'all will be using; and I'm equally excited for the SPY27 and REX 121 variants of the 5 LW coming soon.
I know I had my fair spat at SPY27 a while back after being rather let-down from the performance of a first-run of the Native 5, but after picking up both a SS Mule, and the UKPK in SPY27, it has become a staple steel for my carry. Too, the Maxamet coming out of Taichung is exceptional, and is ready to see a contender step into the ring in REX 121.
I’m thinking particularly of the Sage2, which, IMO, needs a steel insert on the titanium lockbar so the knife can be a user without worry about wear on the lockbar. The wear on mine is almost 100%.
I wouldn't disagree about bringing back the Sage 2 with a steel insert. My daily carry is a Sage 2 but I have not had any wear on the lockbar at all and I've been carrying this knife since it's release in 2011.
LOL! I have all of them except the Black FRN LW and DLC M4 LW. I'm sure I'll end up with a couple more LWs at some point but don't feel the need to have all of them
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
LOL! I have all of them except the Black FRN LW and DLC M4 LW. I'm sure I'll end up with a couple more LWs at some point but don't feel the need to have all of them
LOL! I have all of them except the Black FRN LW and DLC M4 LW. I'm sure I'll end up with a couple more LWs at some point but don't feel the need to have all of them
I’m thinking particularly of the Sage2, which, IMO, needs a steel insert on the titanium lockbar so the knife can be a user without worry about wear on the lockbar. The wear on mine is almost 100%.
I wouldn't disagree about bringing back the Sage 2 with a steel insert. My daily carry is a Sage 2 but I have not had any wear on the lockbar at all and I've been carrying this knife since it's release in 2011.
I should admit that the use of my Sage2 has included much opening and closing with resulting clicks both pacing and soothing me, like a metronome, while in deep thought about a book I have been writing since forever.
Resistance to that source of lockbar-wear was surely not built into the original design. A CQI steel-insert would permit me to continue using a new Sage2 also as a pacifier, as other Spydies have done for me without noticeable wear.
-Marc (pocketing a Cruwear Military2 today)
“When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”
I’m thinking particularly of the Sage2, which, IMO, needs a steel insert on the titanium lockbar so the knife can be a user without worry about wear on the lockbar. The wear on mine is almost 100%.
I wouldn't disagree about bringing back the Sage 2 with a steel insert. My daily carry is a Sage 2 but I have not had any wear on the lockbar at all and I've been carrying this knife since it's release in 2011.
I should admit that the use of my Sage2 has included much opening and closing with resulting clicks both pacing and soothing me, like a metronome, while in deep thought about a book I have been writing since forever.
Resistance to that source of lockbar-wear was surely not built into the original design. A CQI steel-insert would permit me to continue using a new Sage2 also as a pacifier, as other Spydies have done for me without noticeable wear.
I'd be super interested in Spyderco's take on a crossbar lock as well as Snecx's Superlock.
Hey Nick, I was trying to message you last year about something but lost your contact. I don’t remember what it was, hah, but hit me up anyway one day. If you don’t have my number DM me on here.